A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6873027 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 53097410 epoch_slot_no: 220610 block_no: 6872850 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 75719 time: 2022-02-12 11:01:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x065a60fac0fa479537d5919fcadb59e85a364fb757ba1a37eedf7fd8f02de97bBlock Operator
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